Replacing the mini-card – Dell Inspiron 660s (Early 2012) User Manual
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3 Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector.
CAUTION:
When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective
antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
Replacing the Mini-Card
CAUTION:
The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of
excessive force may damage the connectors.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, ensure that there are no cables
under the Mini-Card.
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab on the system-board
connector.
2 Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
3 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system
board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system-
board connector.
4 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are
installing. The Mini-Card has two triangles marked on the label (black and
white):
•
Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black
triangle.
•
Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white
triangle.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 20.
2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
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